Rectangular amuletic case, with turquoise studded projections, inlaid flower of torquoise with turquoise borders, containing prayer or charm against diseases written on paper and folded, Tibetan, 1750-1900. This kind of charm was generally worn by women but also by some men, and could also contain relics or images.
Details
- Category:
- Asian Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A112447
- Measurements:
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overall: 74 mm x 76 mm x 13 mm,
- type:
- amulet
- credit:
- Martin, V.C.